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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$121,930
- Nashville$114,680
- Knoxville$96,040
- Kingsport$77,530
- Chattanooga$71,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $121,930 | $128,860 | $76,740 | $94,605 | 92 |
| Nashville | $114,680 | $97,260 | $73,400 | $89,507 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $96,040 | $81,570 | $73,880 | $76,394 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $77,530 | $60,320 | $49,360 | $63,372 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $71,950 | $61,350 | $60,590 | $59,447 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Tennessee
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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